<section number="41-6a-1635"><effdate>5/7/2025</effdate><histories><history>Amended by Chapter <modchap sess="2025GS">205</modchap>, 2025 General Session</history><modyear>2025</modyear></histories><catchline>Windshields and windows -- Tinting -- Obstructions reducing visibility -- Wipers -- Prohibitions.</catchline><subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)">Except as provided in Subsections <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(2)" start="0">(2)</xref>, <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(3)" start="0">(3)</xref>, and <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(4)" start="0">(4)</xref> a person may not operate a motor vehicle with:<subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(a)">a windshield that allows less than 70% light transmittance;</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(b)">a front side window that allows less than 35% light transmittance, with no more than a 5% variance observed by a peace officer metering the light transmittance;</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(c)">any windshield or window that is composed of, covered by, or treated with any material or component that presents a metallic or mirrored appearance;</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(d)">any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material on the windshield or side windows of the motor vehicle except:<subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(d)(i)">a certificate or other paper required to be so displayed by law; or</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(d)(ii)">the vehicle's identification number displayed or etched in accordance with rules made by the department under Section <xref depth="3" refnumber="41-6a-1601" start="0">41-6a-1601</xref>; or</subsection></subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(1)(e)">any debris, frost, or other substance that materially obstructs the operator's view.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(2)"><subsection number="41-6a-1635(2)(a)">A person may not operate a motor vehicle with an object or device hanging or mounted in a manner that materially obstructs the operator's view.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(2)(b)">A person shall ensure that an object or device hanging or mounted in compliance with Subsection <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(2)(a)" start="0">(2)(a)</xref> is used in accordance with this chapter.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(3)">Nontransparent materials may be used:<subsection number="41-6a-1635(3)(a)">along the top edge of the windshield if the materials do not extend downward more than four inches from the top edge of the windshield or beyond the AS-1 line whichever is lowest;</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(3)(b)">in the lower left-hand corner of the windshield provided they do not extend more than three inches to the right of the left edge or more than four inches above the bottom edge of the windshield; or</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(3)(c)">on the rear windows including rear side windows located behind the vehicle operator.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(4)">A windshield or other window is considered to comply with the requirements of Subsection <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(1)" start="0">(1)</xref> if the windshield or other window meets the federal statutes and regulations for motor vehicle window composition, covering, light transmittance, and treatment.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(5)">Except for material used on the windshield in compliance with Subsections <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(3)(a)" start="0">(3)(a)</xref> and <xref depth="4" refnumber="41-6a-1635(3)(b)" start="0">(b)</xref>, a motor vehicle with tinting or nontransparent material on any window shall be equipped with rear-view mirrors mounted on the left side and on the right side of the motor vehicle to reflect to the driver a view of the highway to the rear of the motor vehicle.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(6)"><subsection number="41-6a-1635(6)(a)"><subsection number="41-6a-1635(6)(a)(i)">The windshield on a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow, or other moisture from the windshield.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(6)(a)(ii)">The device shall be constructed to be operated by the operator of the motor vehicle.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(6)(b)">A windshield wiper on a motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working order.</subsection></subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(7)">A person may not have for sale, sell, offer for sale, install, cover, or treat a windshield or window in violation of this section.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(8)">Notwithstanding this section, any person subject to the federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, dealers, importers, and repair businesses, shall comply with the federal standards on motor vehicle window tinting.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(9)">A violation of this section is an infraction.</subsection><subsection number="41-6a-1635(10)">A peace officer may not request that the Motor Vehicle Division or Driver License Division revoke or suspend an individual's vehicle registration or driver license for a violation or multiple violations of Subsection (1)(a) or (b).</subsection></section>